A holiday craft show, featuring handmade items from more than 40 local artisans, will take place at Freedom Village Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, which provides a safe haven for local animals in need through foster homes.
In lieu of an admission fee, craft show visitors are asked to bring donations of snacks, soup mixes, cocoa mixes, full-size candy bars and gum, which will be given to residents at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Also needed are $5 Wawa gift cards.
The effort is part of a collaboration between the rescue and the VA. "Our rescue has helped several veterans and their dogs while they were going through programs at the VA or seeking housing," said Janet Stone, event organizer.
The items collected during the craft show will be used for a holiday party for veterans at the VA. Those who wish to donate to the veterans but cannot attend the craft show are asked to contact Peggy Watson at the Coatesville VA at 610-384-7711, ext. 4228, and mention Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue.
Offered for sale during the upcoming craft show will be handknit and crocheted items, horseshoe metal art, tote bags, custom-painted signs, Christmas decor, Christmas trees and stitched blankets. There will also be dog and cat items, including homemade treats.
Stone explained that all items at the craft show have been made by the rescue's supporters and volunteers. "The stuff is all completely handmade by people who have adopted dogs or fostered dogs and people who have skills," she said. "We make (nearly) 100% of everything we sell. (The craft show) is an extra-special event because of that (aspect)."
Stone noted that the auditorium at Freedom Village will be filled with craft goods for shoppers to choose from. "People tell me (in advance) what they are making, and I organize it and we have tables with similar items," she said. "We will have 18 tables. This year is the biggest event yet."
In addition to the craft sale, there will a silent auction table and an opportunity to win gift items. A local veterinarian will be on hand to answer questions and offer free pet nail clippings from 10 a.m. to noon.
"We will also have adoptable cats and kittens on-site," noted Stone. "We almost always (adopt) cats to (Freedom Village) residents."
The holiday craft show will be held in the fourth-floor auditorium at Freedom Village. Visitors should follow the event parking signs, enter the main entrance at Freedom Village and ask in the lobby for directions to the auditorium.
Those who would like to donate handmade goods to be sold at the craft show should contact Stone at ldarhandmade@gmail.com. Items will be accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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